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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.13, 1,330.22 and 339.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.13, 1,330.22 and 339.00 is: 508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.13 : 1,330.22 = 339.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.13/1,330.22 = 339.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.13x = 1,330.22 × 339.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.13x = 450,940.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,940.44/887.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.31

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